This is when someone might need you the most …
You don’t have to know me well to know that cold weather and I are not friends. I’ve lived too long in places like Arizona, California, and […]
17
Jul
2013
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
14
Jul
2013
An extreme God …
God is an extreme God. His love is extreme. His mercy is extreme. His grace is extreme. His capacity for being extreme is best shown in His […]
13
Jul
2013
A tale of two attitudes …
It’s a difficult thing to over-estimate the value and impact of a good attitude. In fact, the reality and quality of your life has less to do […]
12
Jul
2013
Release the brake …
Several years ago I jumped into my car to head out for another busy day. Maneuvering my way through traffic, I suddenly realized the performance of my […]
10
Jul
2013
The language of distance …
One of the most repeated statements from Christians today is that Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship. Then why the pervasive use of the language […]
04
Jul
2013
You’re richer than you think …
Waylon Prendergast committed a spur-of-the-moment robbery while on his way home from a late-night drinking session. A very inebriated Mr. Prendergast forced his way into a house […]
02
Jul
2013
Portion control of spiritual proportions …
One of the keys to weight management, and even good health and fitness, is portion control, something Americans in particular have a real problem with. Restaurants often […]
01
Jul
2013
You’re not the only one who wants some results …
We are results-oriented people. We want results from our work, results from our investments, results from our relationships, results from our prayers, and results from God. We […]
29
Jun
2013
When a blessing becomes an insult …
Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is more than being a student. We quickly define being a disciple as being a student or learner of Christ. The […]
28
Jun
2013
BOOK REVIEW: Here’s an outstanding book!
“Plastic Donuts” by Jeff Anderson (published by Multnomah Books) is the best book I’ve read in several years on the topic of giving. Giving? I know, the […]